Cam Idler Sprocket Question

Can someone tell me if it is normal for the outer part of the cam idler sprocket to slide side to side on the inner part of the sprocket? It slides smoothly with a light friction fit. There is no galling on any part. The sprocket looks practically new with no slop on the center shaft. My fear is the center part of the sprocket can shift to one side or the other and ride against the cylinder head. Is this normal or do I need to replace it? Thanks.

Hmmmm...don't THINK it's supposed to slide around like that.
What bike is this from?
(Put the model and year into your signature,ok)
Are there needle-bearings in the center section of that gear?
Take a pic of the front,and post it.

Well I checked an old one I have and the center does slide out like you described.
Mark

Here's a few more. It's out of a '74 Z1 900.

Try again.

When I had my top end off mine where like that too. I'm sure that's normal. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

1979 KZ650

That's how they are,on the 650's?:huh:

I wouldn't have thought that.
I suppose with oil in there,there wouldn't be friction though.
Different than mine,that's for sure.

That absolutely does not look good. You should get the solid aftermarket one.

kzzone.com/sprockets.html

Thanks Jay. I needed a definitive answer. Guess that's one more part to add to my list.

that idler is toast somebody suggseted the liska idlers excellent product i use them in my drag bikes and my street rides as well. funny thing about them there cheaper than stock replacment and a much better product

Wow I guess it's good that it's an old one I checked, Ill toss it.
Mark

Ape Jay, the idler gear your showing is for the KZ900 & 1000 series... Liska, yeah baby...

Are they the same for the KZ650?
I don't think so due to OEM part number differences... And I don't see where the KZ650 models are shown on your web site...

Then again, WTF do I know....

OMR